The Chosen One V

Cohiba Red Dot

Not worth the price

Cohiba Red Dot

For the most part, this is a very consistent cigar. The flavor notes remain fairly linear, with no transitions. However, the profile brings out charred word and a creamy undertone, with a bright white pepper hit coming on the retro. The draw was open with a ton of smoke output.

Rocky Patel Decade

I've previously liked this cigar but as my palate has expanded it has decreased on my list. It's ok. Really open draw and a cool burn but the flavor just isn't what I want.

Gurkha Beauty

Gurkha Beauty

Cohiba Red Dot

The draw was tighter on this one than I remember previously, which required more effort to pull smoke. However, the burn stayed fairly even with this, only needing one correction. The flavor profile presented mostly charred wood and some creamy pepper.

Man O' War Ruination

I loved the opener on this cigar, deep earthy nutty notes complimented by a nice spice and full depth! As I got halfway through though, it had trouble burning consistently and the wrapper completely fell to pieces. Great cigar, poor construction, expected better from AJ.

Man O' War Ruination

Here's a cigar I've had periodically, but the larger War Horse has a smoother vibe to it. The flavor notes are still consistent with leather, wood, and some toasted notes. Although the burn had a tendency to waver, it was still slow with a smooth draw.

Gurkha Beauty

La Gloria Cubana Serie R

Rocky Patel Decade

Great flavor. Strong chocolate flavor creamy and smooth. Draw is a bit airy and cigar is loosely packed. This caused it to smoke rather quickly but not overly hot and burn was decent. Nice treat for a mid day smoke on a 70 spring day in Michigan

Rocky Patel Decade

Aged 5mo. Punch cut. Draw and burn both excellent 👌. Medium bodied with rich and balanced flavors. Flavors of cedar chocolate and spice. A favorite.

La Gloria Cubana Serie R

Burn and draw ok. Not very good smoke per draw. Had to relight once. Full bodied. Flavors of cedar oak espresso chocolate and spice.

Cohiba Red Dot

Aged 4mo. Bit of a tight draw, burn a bit uneven. Medium bodied, smooth and creamy. Flavors of cedar pepper and a touch of sweet.

Rocky Patel Decade

Aged 4mo. Burn a little uneven, draw great. Bold rich and smooth. Flavors of chocolate, espresso, pepper and earth. Great pairing with a mild black coffee.

La Gloria Cubana Serie R

'R'guably La Gloria Cubana's finest. The La Gloria Cubana Serie R cigar utilizes an Ecuadorian grown Colorado shade wrapper, or Connecticut Broadleaf maduro, concealing an extensively aged blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan filler leaves. The result is a richer, spicier, fuller bodied version of the regular La Gloria Cubana cigar line. Using thicker ring gauges, the Serie R helped pave the way for today’s thicker, bolder cigars. Experience the beginning of a legend. The Serie R has been honored with a 92-rating noting: "Rich in color with an oily wrapper and superbly crafted cap, this short robusto draws and burns evenly. Sweet woods and floral notes are balanced by spices, earth and hints of dried orange peel."

Man O' War Ruination

An orotund offering that epitomizes the skillful art of full-bodied premium handmades. ru - in - a - tion [roo-uh-ney-shuh-n] -noun 1. the act or state of ruining or the state of being ruined. 2. something that ruins. Strap on your bike helmets gents. Behold, Man O’ War Ruination, a supremely flavorful handmade offering superior layers of bold, Cuban-esque flavors balanced by velvety smoothness that pours forth with raw spirit and intensity. Ample flavor abounds, driven by its bold mixture of Cuban-seed Nicaraguan and Honduran long-leaf ligeros. These hand-selected tobaccos have been picked from the plant's highest priming, bringing maximum flavor and richness. To conceal this deep, dense blend of tobaccos, an oily Habano Ecuador ligero leaf was chosen as its wrapper - one that's thick and juicy, even outshining the flavorful core within. An explosion of spice greets you up front, as Ruination deliquesces into softer notes of oak, earth, toast, wood, and leather. The velvety smoke coats the palate, leaving a long and satisfying finish filled with the wonderful lingering aroma of toast and charcoal. Toward the nub the roller-coaster continues....closing with a concentrated, layered, full-bodied finale. Nothing short of a religious experience!

Rocky Patel Decade

Creamy, nutty, and slightly spicy. Burn good. Draw excellent. Paired with rye whiskey.

La Gloria Cubana Serie R

Full bodied and bold. Pepper leather espresso and a hint of sweetness. Burn uneven, had to fix once after ash dropped. Draw on the tighter side with not as much smoke as I prefer. Aged 2 months.

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